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even imagine doing it without him. Chris was invaluable and made the entire event run so smoothly, he handled everything. My husband would think of something that needed to get done, like fill the coolers with ice or bring out the drinks, and Chris was already on it. We had a nontraditional wedding in a very nontraditional location and I spent so much time planning every last detail and Chris was able to take over and perfectly execute my vision and I could just relax, be present, and really enjoy the day. I was a little worried about handing the reins to someone else because a lot of what we did was nontraditional, but Chris made sure the event looked like us, not what a wedding is "supposed" to look like. I had zero stress on the day, which is crazy lol. Everybody loved Chris, us and the whole wedding party. He has a very calm and chill energy which made all of us very calm as well. Very good vibes. He also was very professional and it was clear that he has a ton of experience and used that experience to make sure the event run very smoothly and that everybody had a good time. He took over about a month before the wedding, which was way more helpful than I would've thought. I've never planned an event like a wedding before so dealing with the vendors and all their questions (and some of them were kinda pushy) was a lot and I was soo happy I could give that to someone else. I got to just focus on the fun details like decor and design and he got annoying job of dealing with vendor scheduling and coordinating timelines with like 4 different vendors coming in who had never even been to the venue before. Also super helpful that Creative Happens also has rentals so I was able to rent stuff like easels from him at the very last minute. Without Chris, we would have been stressed out and running around the whole day trying to get everything done and trying to figure out logistics. Instead we got to have the time of our lives at our party. The best thing you can do for your wedding is to hire Creative Happens. 100% won't regret it.

lls and a detailed spreadsheet for the day. During the events, he was on top of everything, provided updates throughout the weekend, and ensured that everything went smoothly according to schedule. It may be the first event in our family that was on-time! He also made sure we filled out the marriage certificate correctly, which was a great help (that we didn't know we needed, but definitely did). We highly recommend Dan and his Creative Happens team for all your event planning needs!

n and Chris to the execution of our plans on the day of with Klaudia-- your team made our day run much smoother and easier than we expected. A special thanks and shout out to Klaudia for being a total boss and rockstar coordinating with the vendors on the days leading up to the wedding and on the actual day! We appreciated her presence, leadership, and quick thinking & problem solving. She is amazing!!! We felt so well taken care of. Even our vendors shared the same sentiment about Klaudia and the entire event overall. ❤️

very apparent on the day of our wedding she did not fulfill many of her responsibilities. The venue staff ended up setting up a significant amount of decor that were supposed to be handled by Cindy which she was made aware of before the wedding day. I received calls from other vendors asking about the timeline the day of the wedding as it was not properly communicated. Cindy repeatedly contacted me and my husband directly the day of the wedding, despite me clearly designating my maid of honor as the point of contact. My father had to arrive two hours early to help setup, which was entirely inappropriate given that this was part of Cindy’s role. If she was unable to complete certain tasks or lift items as discussed, that should have been communicated before the wedding day considering she was well aware of what we were bringing in. It’s extremely disheartening because, during multiple phone calls with both you and Cindy, I was reassured that everything would be managed seamlessly and felt as if my wedding day was taken care of. I’m disappointed with how things unfolded, I understand that unforeseen things occur on wedding days that may make things hectic but that’s why I hired a planner in the the first place and am disappointed that many of the things I was guaranteed fell short leaving my family, friends, and the venue to pick up the slack. as we feel we were mislead with the promises of your services.

et ahold of. My husband and I both had super busy weeks at work leading up to the event, and it was such a relief to see the easy flow of emails between Chris and our vendors getting organized. He came into our rehearsal dinner and walked us all through the plan—we didn’t realize how much we needed that help until he laid it all out—and in hindsight, we wouldn’t have been able to do it without him.  On the day of the wedding, he was somehow everywhere all at once; every last detail was handled FLAWLESSLY, and all we had to do was show up and have fun.  I cannot recommend Chris more; he made our day so special and we are so grateful. 

tail-oriented, and keep the day running smoothly. We always appreciate collaborating with teams who share the same passion for creating an amazing experience for clients! Highly recommend. - Mike, Endless Summer DJs

the whole experience feel less stressful. On the wedding day itself, she was extremely helpful and kept everything moving smoothly, which allowed us to truly enjoy the moment. Probably where Cindy shined the most was setting up all of our decor. She did so with minimal direction, and everything looked beautiful. Overall, we’re very glad we had Cindy’s help and appreciate all the work she put in to make our day special.

promptly and fully. He gave great vendor suggestions and was consistently organized. We felt confident his team would deliver. Cindy was there on our wedding weekend and she was amazing as well! She made sure she was fully prepared to be our coordinator day of, asking questions to make sure she could execute our vision. All of this was done before wedding weekend so it all went smoothly day of. She was also kind, organized, and took charge of the rehearsal and set up day of. I cannot thank her enough for being there and making the whole day run so smoothly. She went above and beyond. Thank you Cindy!!

y. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and incredible attention to detail gave us complete confidence from the moment we started working together. Every part of the day came together beautifully, and it was clear that Chris's behind-the-scenes dedication made all the difference. Guests were literally raving about him—comments like “Where did you find Chris?! I’ve never seen a planner hustle like that” and “I saw him run up and down those stairs a dozen times before the ceremony!” were just a few of the compliments we heard. Several couples even asked for his contact info on the spot, which speaks volumes. A personal highlight: the care Chris showed my sister before her speech meant the world to us. He went out of his way to reassure her and help her feel confident—his kindness and thoughtfulness truly stood out. He also handled last-minute hiccups (including a DJ situation and a centerpiece mix-up) with total grace and professionalism, allowing us to stay fully present and enjoy the celebration without stress. Chris is experienced, compassionate, and incredibly dependable. He made our wedding not only beautiful, but seamless and stress-free. On top of that, his rates are more than fair—honestly, he could charge more and still be an amazing value for the caliber of service he delivers. If you're lucky enough to have Chris on your wedding team, you're in the best possible hands.

day-of planning, they supported us throughout the entire planning process with unwavering dedication and care. Their guidance eased every ounce of our stress and allowed us to truly enjoy the experience. What stood out most was the white glove service—every detail was handled with such precision and professionalism, yet they still made everything feel personal and warm. Chris was so kind, thoughtful, and incredibly fun to work with, making even the most overwhelming decisions feel exciting and manageable. He even picked up my cake along the way to the venue! Thanks to Creative Happens (Chris & Dan), our day was seamless, beautiful, and more magical than we ever could have imagined. They are a rare gem in the industry and an absolute joy to work with.

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made sure everything was going as planned. I had a very small wedding party and found myself alone, but Chris was always there to keep me company and he really made everything seem perfect. He was like your best friend holding your hand knowing exactly what to do and what to say at all the exact moments. The planning up until the wedding was also so easy with Creative Happens. They made it super easy to bring all the vendors together and created the perfect timeline for all the events. Although I was required by my venue to have a wedding coordinator, I am grateful and so incredibly happy that this was a requirement because I just know the day wouldn’t have been as wonderful without their help. Thank you Chris and Dan for making our day so special!

g day perfect! We were highly recommended Dan from a friend who also used Creative Happens for their wedding and we were not disappointed! Dan was so patient in our meetings, answered every question we had and held our hand through the coordinating process. He handled everything with our outside vendors and with our venue so we didn't have to worry at all, he was kind and so easy to speak to! His husband, Chris, also made our dream come to life with his floral skills and as a pair they work seamlessly together to help create wedding magic! I can not recommend Dan enough for your wedding coordinating needs!!!

as very communicative the whole process. Made us feel very secured for our wedding day. Stop looking for other wedding coordinators and get Dan on your team today - you truly won't regret it!

ugh it all. He was organized, friendly, and great to work with. We had monthly meetings, up until our day and he was great with communication throughout the process. He truly made o Dan was amazing. He was professional, supportive, and really kept us on track through our wedding day. Not only was he our planner, but was our officiant and he was so amazing through it all. He was organized, friendly, and great to work with. He definitely made our vision come to life. Amazing! Definitely would recommend.

he outset, Dan & Klaudia guided us through every detail, ensuring nothing was overlooked prior to our special day. On the day itself, Klaudia’s presence ensured seamless execution; she anticipated needs and tirelessly worked behind the scenes. Despite our intimate gathering of 40 guests, Klaudia’s meticulous attention to detail was remarkable, bringing to life the vision I had imagined on Pinterest. To anyone hesitant about hiring a day-of coordinator, I wholeheartedly recommend it. Klaudia’s expertise ensured a flawless day, without which our perfect wedding wouldn’t have been possible.

experienced and knowledgeable in all things weddings because I did not have a clue in where to start. I spoke with a few people from various companies vying for my business, but from the first moment I spoke with Dan, I could immediately tell the difference in how efficient & knowledgeable he was in wedding planning and coordinating. He explained everything very nicely so we could understand. From the start, Dan was so helpful and an expert in all things weddings so we knew we were in great hands. Let me begin by saying that I was floored by the level of organization, efficiency, and genuine helpfulness of Dan + Creative Happens went above and beyond bring my wedding vision to life, ensuring every detail was not only included, but exceeded my expectations. All the moments of Dan’s suggestions & collaborations, I am so grateful for- especially on the day of our wedding, when so many things could’ve gone wrong, he made sure they happened & made everything right. Thank you so much for suggesting the first look - we recently lost our fur-baby (our dog & best friend of 14years) - and having her be a part of our first look meant the world to us & these are memories that we will genuinely cherish in our hearts forever. We were able to eat, drink and be merry/married. And we actually got to enjoy our special day thanks to Dan and his taking care of us as a couple. When I say you’re in great hands and taken care of, I really mean it. I can confidently say that choosing Creative Happens Events was one of the best decisions I made throughout the wedding planning process. Dan + Creative Happens exceeded my expectations, turning my wedding dreams into a beautiful reality. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring & would most definitely hire again for any event!

us through the final months of planning by putting together the schedule of our day, connecting with our vendors, and of course being present and extremely helpful one the big day. That day, he predicted our needs before we even thought of them and helped troubleshoot issues that arose (even quickly finding me a bandage when I cut myself on the needle my husband's boutonnière!). Super professional, super thoughtful...all in all, an excellent choice!

was on the verge of a breakdown, but Kaludia didn’t let it ruin my day. She went to Dan immediately and they took flowers and candles from other tables to make my sweetheart table look full. If it wasn’t for them, I don’t know how I would have bounced back from the pain and anger my florist put us through that day. Dan was also professional and thorough leading up to my big day. We always felt we were in good hands. Thank you Dan and Klaudia for all your hard work. I’d recommend you to everyone. You’re reasonably priced and worth every single penny.

ding day run smoothly, without a single glitch. He always was calm and prepared, worked well with all the vendors and made the day as worry free as anyone could hope for! We aren't planning another wedding soon, but we hope to have Dan coordinate events for us in the future.

ay-of went off without a hitch. I give them my highest recommendation!

ed for and more. His attention to detail was amazing. He met me at my hotel when I arrived two nights before the wedding with a car loaded with boxes of decor I brought down from Sacramento and he kept it safely at his home since I would be parked in a huge parking lot and was worried it would get stolen. Then, when we discovered that a couple of boxes that we should have kept with us for the wedding ceremony were given to Chris and we had missed a couple of boxes we should have given to him for the reception, he made arrangements to bring those to the church the afternoon of the wedding just a couple of hours before he had access to the reception venue. Kind of a tight schedule and yet he made it happen. With a smile on his face. He was so sweet and kind and he so good at what he does. He clearly loves bringing to fruition the dreams of the bride and groom and make the wedding weekend enjoyable for all. He was a pleasure to meet and work with and I highly recommend using Chris and Creative Happens for your next event. Thank you so much dear Chris!

of professional coordinators to help us through the last few months and the day of so we could feel relaxed and prepared. Dan and Chris worked with us starting a few months out and were so helpful in organizing all of our wedding day needs, collecting our vendor information so they could hand communication from that point on to make sure everyone knew the plan for the day of the wedding and needs were met in a timely manner. They also created a detailed spreadsheet that was easy to use and update together which we really appreciated. The team did a wonderful job coordinating the rehearsal run through (even with crazy weather circumstances!) and the day of the wedding (even with crazy circumstances like family emergencies!). It was a pleasure to have this team help us make our wedding the most special day of our lives and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding coordinators.

impressed and appreciative. Our wedding was amazing and I know it is particularly because we had someone to help with the little things.

communication, amazing input with ideas and suggestions and on top of everything we threw at him. Not only his services, but we rented a lot of decor items through him which made life so much easier. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Creative Designs for all wedding needs! You, just like I, will not regret!

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day go by as smoothly as it could given the circumstances (not their fault!) and was very supportive. I appreciate both of their help and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a coordinator for their wedding.

on all planning details plus always provided great ideas and suggestions. Truly a wealth of knowledge and helped us bring our special day to life in the most perfect way. Definitely recommend Creative Happens for your wedding or special event.

s made the day go by so smoothly. I wasn't stressed all until the day of. I was so stressed with emotion the day of but they made the day go by so easily. They helped set everything up, go out of their way to go my rehearsal and just honestly helped me take a big breathe of relief. Without this group. I don't know what I would've done.

ate venue, finding the best vendors, and answering every question we had! The best part of the planning process- the online workbook Dan creates. Such an easy way to see where things are at in the planning process and an easy way to communicate with Dan and his team. Chris was also incredibly friendly, answered all of our wedding questions, and was fantastic supporting us both for our rehearsal and day of with Dan. We are so thankful to Creative Happens for all their help, and strongly recommend them for planning any event.

to truly enjoy every moment of our special day. She went above and beyond the call of duty, staying later than asked and taking on extra job duties just to ensure our day was perfect. You can call yourself lucky if you ever have the opportunity to work with her.

ons moving, had absolutely amazing vendor contacts, and had really beautiful and fun ideas on decor that felt very us. He also did a really good job working within our budget. The day of was honestly the best day of our lives, and was 100% perfect (which is to say, we *know* there must have been some unexpected challenges crop up but the Creative Happens team handled everything so quickly and seamlessly that my husband I had no idea). We also felt that Dan just genuinely cared about us; he made sure to save us various desserts and remind us that we should take a break to eat or switch to a cold glass of champagne before toasts. It was like having another best man/maid of honor (which really let our wedding parties relax and enjoy the night). We HIGHLY recommend Creative Happens.

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s were met on a timely manner. For every request of ours, Dan presented us with different options for us to decide from. Dan and his team were extremely responsive for each of our requests. His meticulous attention to detail is impressive and that tremendously helped us with our decisions. There are NO words that can describe the beautiful venue and all the arrangements for the wedding day. "EVERYONE" of our friend and family who attended the wedding and reception told us that this was perhaps the best Indian wedding they have ever attended - extremely well-planned. And a major credit goes to Dan and his team - we really appreciate what they did for our family. Dan is a skilled wedding planner, one with a good judgment, and polite behavior and who likes getting things done. Thanks Dan.

oordination 9 months before our wedding date. As we planned and booked vendors, Jessica stayed in touch, collating their contact information, contracts, and other details to keep the back end organized. She was also available for questions and recommendations when we couldn't find what we needed or wanted on our own. Once she kicked in to full gear the month before our wedding, we felt so prioritized and her assistance was absolutely priceless. Day of, we had some hiccups with the venue at set up that Jessica seamlessly resolved, insuring that our wedding went off without a hitch. From overseeing every piece of decor, music cue, and even helping my mom bustle my dress, Jessica made our wedding a party we could 100% enjoy. She also made sure that my husband, myself, and my parents had drinks and food all night - without her, we may never have eaten! The price for this service is among the most affordable we found in Los Angeles and I cannot recommend Creative Happens and Jessica enough! I also just learned that Jessica has her own, new planning company - This review is primarily for her services, so I recommend seeking out Jessica Escalle!

sent, attentive and oh so helpful. I wish we could have our wedding all over again, just so we could work with them!

concerned that the person leading these prior meetings was not our day of coordinator. However, she was very detailed and created several excels for scheduling and setup, I hoped that it would go smoothly. Adrian was our day of coordinator, he was only on the last call two weeks before the wedding and did not speak at all during the call. I even emailed him a couple things and Dan always responded instead. On the day of the wedding, I felt Adrian lacked knowledge of the schedule/details we discussed with Jessica. Before the ceremony, I asked Adrian if the bar was ready and serving drinks as it was 90 degrees and he had no clue the bar was allowed to server drinks before the ceremony which was another detail I had discussed with Jessica. When walking down the aisle, he missed sending down the ring bear and mother of bride first. I had to yell for the first groomsmen and bridesmaid to stop. We were doing a wine box ceremony and once I got down the aisle, I noticed the wine box was missing. This also contained our vows! So when it came time to say our vows, I called for Adrian to bring the box up. Adrian was not around. I called for him a second time. Again no response. I then tried to state my vows from memory but embarrassingly failed. I then called out a third time for him. Again, no response. A wedding guest then got up to look for the box and the DJ located the box and gave it to the wedding guest who brought it to me. Adrian still was no where to be found. After the ceremony Adrian apologized and said that a wedding guest moved the box. How he knew a guest moved the box but he didn’t think to put it back, I don’t know? Also I saw several picture of the alter before and during guest arrival and there is no box. Let’s be clear I was not mad the box was not there. I was mad he didn’t respond when I called for him to get it 3 times. I paid extra for all staffing, catering, and bar to be there and ready before the ceremony so no prepping was happening during the ceremony. Several other details that I had previously discussed with Jessica were missed throughout the night. I had to remind to have the event staff to bring in the chairs after the ceremony. I have a list of thing to trash bags keep, and that list was not followed. All the desserts stands I wanted to keep are missing. When he packed our car, the wood wine box was put on the bottom under presents and got scratched and dinged. We pre-tipped Adrian. I guess always wait til the end before tipping! I contacted Dan to let him know my frustrations that Adrian didn’t seem knowledgeable of the event since Jessica did all the prep work. He made excuses and defended his staff and offered a gift to make up for it. I would say, go ahead and use them if they are the only option but request your event coordinator to be the same person you prep with and that they be PRESENT during your ceremony should anything go wrong!

edding was so egregious, that I feel that I have no choice but to review Creative Happens, and its owner and team. There were countless mistruths, miscommunications excuses and evasiveness on the part of Dan, the owner and his team. I went against my better judgment from the start, but talked myself into sticking it out because I thought "it'll all be ok, he's a seasoned planner with 5 star reviews.." WRONG!!!! It only got worse, and on the wedding day itself, pretty awful. I could list no less than significant 20 issues and considerably more of mistakes and blunders. Almost every single item listed on the spread sheet for the setup and schedule for the wedding was not adhered to. The assistants were nowhere to be found, our floral arrangements (6 of 10) were not returned, as per our request, items we purchased for the wedding did not appear at the wedding, and only when I texted Dan, the day after, did he tell me they were stolen from the assistant's porch. Right. Broken glass from the groom';s stomp was placed into the box with. the Kiddush cup and returned (glad I opened the box carefully after I heard a strange sound). These are just a few examples of the many failures. What's worse is the fact that Dan took no responsibility for any of it. He was full of excuses and worst still tried to turn things around, I think that is called gaslighting. I am so confused as to how there are so many 5 star reviews. I guess we got the D team.

a better experience. If you want someone you can immediately trust and feel completely confident in, you've found the company. Our event coordinator was Chris and it couldn't have been in better hands. From our first phone call, our follow up calls/emails, to our rehearsal and to day-of - everything went absolutely perfect. We had an initial phone call with Chris and immediately after the phone call Aaron & I knew we found our coordinator. Extremely professional, but also his personality shines and we felt as if we found a new friend. Our initial planning phone call was with Jessica and she was also professional, extremely organized and helpful and just kept building our confidence in this company. Any questions we had prior to the wedding were answered within 10 minutes, if not within the same minute (in a text); it was incredible to feel so prioritized even knowing how many other weddings/events they are planning at the same time. Day of - Chris organized everything perfectly, and it was amazing to see how closely we stuck to our time schedule without ever feeling rushed or anything. His communication skills to myself, my now-husband, and everybody else was so welcoming and eased any stresses/nerves I had. Normally I'm an "always trying to host/help" person, but that day I knew it was in the right hands. I could go on for so much longer, but all you really need to know is if you're reading this: BOOK THEM NOW.